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The comic is excellent. The blurb on the cover is even better!
House of Whispers #8 — Nalo Hopkinson, Dan Watters, Writers; Dominike “Domo” Stanton, Artists; Isaac Goodhart, Amancay Nahuelpan, Aneke, Finishes; John Rauch, Colorist
Ratings: Ray — 8.5/10
Before getting into the substance of this week’s review, I have to note that my last issue’s review was blurbed on the cover of this month’s issue of House of Whispers! That’s a first for GeekDad and your reviewer. It’s a good thing I can once again praise this month’s issue, or I would feel guilty!
The title delivers again as it unfolds one of the most intriguing mysteries in the Sandman Universe line, weaving together a supernatural story of Gods and spirits with the true bloody history of slavery and racial oppression in New Orleans. As House of Whispers #8 begins, the trickster Shakpana has broken cannibal serial killer Hector out of prison, needing a human body to help him achieve his rapidly shifting goals. Their schemes take them to the notorious house of Madame LaLaurie, the serial killer and torturer known for her horrific acts towards the slaves she kept. It’s a chilling setting that racks up the…
